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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Mild primary irritant at 100% concentration in rabbits; formulations at typical use concentrations (≤24%) classified as non-irritating and non-sensitizing. Ames test negative with no tumor promotion observed in animal models. Read-across from decyl glucoside and coco-glucoside CIR monograph is defensible.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methyl Coco-Glucosides safe in cosmetics?
Mild primary irritant at 100% concentration in rabbits; formulations at typical use concentrations (≤24%) classified as non-irritating and non-sensitizing. Ames test negative with no tumor promotion observed in animal models. Read-across from decyl glucoside and coco-glucoside CIR monograph is defensible. The EU classifies Methyl Coco-Glucosides as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Methyl Coco-Glucosides allowed in the EU?
Methyl Coco-Glucosides EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methyl Coco-Glucosides do in cosmetics?
Methyl Coco-Glucosides functions as: Surfactant; cleansing; emulsifying (by analogy with alkyl polyglucosides). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not confirmed in open databases — methylated derivative of coco-glucoside (CAS 110615-47-9 for parent APG).
What is the Margin of Safety for Methyl Coco-Glucosides?
adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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